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The Physical Education program

at Louisville Collegiate School is designed to develop physically educated children who participate regularly in physical activity and are prepared to address their fitness needs both now and in the future.

The program offers an environment for students to develop strong character, responsibility and an appreciation for others. Student participate in physically challenging, mentally stimulating, and socially sound activities.

The learning goals are to increase and improve the child's sense of confidence for ongoing skill development; mutual support within a group; agility and physical coordination, and confidence in one's physical self and in being with others.

6th Grade

  • Physical fitness through daily conditioning and active participation
  • Application of tactics, rules, strategies and sports skills in team play
  • Climbing wall
  • Aerobic games
  • Archery
  • Rhythmic activities

7th Grade

  • Physical fitness through daily conditioning and active participation
  • Introduction to biomechanics
  • Interdisciplinary unit on indigenous games
  • Yoga
  • Kick aerobics
  • Team building skills for team sports and group game
  • Introduction to heart rate monitoring

8th Grade

  • Physical fitness through daily conditioning and active participation
  • Cooperative games/initiatives
  • Fit For Life (nutrition, fitness, stress management, wellness, biomechanics)
  • Team sports
  • Dance
  • Introduction to heart rate monitoring

 

Sportsmanship, character education, physical fitness, and active, healthy life-styles are emphasized throughout the physical education curriculum.

 

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